suspension

[suh-spen-shuhn] / səˈspɛn ʃən /

NOUN

delay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break freeze halt interruption layoff moratorium period postponement stoppage termination

STRONG

abeyance adjournment breather cessation conclusion cutoff deferment disbarment discontinuation doldrums dormancy downtime end ending finish five intermission latency letup pause quiescence quiescency remission respite stay suspense ten time-out

WEAK

abeyancy breathing spell coffee break concluding discontinuing heave-ho

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning continuation go start

STRONG

commencement continuance introduction opening

WEAK

completion persistence

Example Sentences

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That left Wembanyama one flagrant foul away from an automatic suspension and the Knicks seized upon the moment of Spurs hesitation to mount a 13-0 scoring run.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The suspension was announced Monday after the ICC’s governing body voted, following a long U.N. investigation, that Mr. Khan had committed serious misconduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He was placed on a precautionary suspension while the Church of Ireland carried out an internal review.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The death penalty returned after a brief period of suspension when the United States Supreme Court handed down its decision in Gregg v.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Despite his fears, the year’s suspension had not dimmed his reputation.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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